this has been quite the learning experience for me down here. i’ve noticed that everyone is extremely friendly and helpful when asking for advice or information. however, they will offer an answer with absolute certainty regardless of whether or not they know the correct answer or not!
i’ve found myself playing family feud on the streets where i have to go around and ask several people for information and then go with the most popular answer. SURVEY SAYS!
if for example you ask someone, “do you know how to get to the post office from here?”
first person: “sure. its down the street three blocks, down to the right, and next to the fire station.”
you follow said directions. to no avail, you have not found the post office, however, you have found another friendly person willing to offer advice.
second person: “sure. its 4 blocks back the way you came, to the left, near the fire station.”
again. no luck.
third person: “no, no, no, its down the street on left 2 blocks, next to the fire station.”
see a pattern emerging? apparently, you’ve gathered that its near the fire station. ask where the fire station is and now where the post office is as a separate question and i guarantee you, you’ll find what you’re looking for.
i’d suggest whipping out a slew of detective novels for training on how to get to the bottom of the varying different answers offered down here. and remember, everyone will stick to their stories. everyone.
this will apply to any information requested.
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